Research Paper
Corruption Risk Assessment of State-Guaranteed Free and Privileged Health Care Services
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The mission of Transparency International Armenia is to promote good governance in Armenia through reducing corruption and strengthening democracy.
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Theory of Change
Policy & Insititutional Change
Policy Adoption & AmendmentChange Type:
Awareness
Abstract
The purpose of the study was to identify and evaluate corruptions risks within state-funded medical care and, based on the results, to develop a set of recommendations.
Methodology
TI-Armenia conducted an initial stakeholder mapping to identify the most relevant actors, selected 10 medical organizations for the study, analysed health sector reports, statistical data and related legislation, and conducted interviews and focus group discussions with key stakeholders. For example, 63 in-depth interviews were held with patients who had recently received free medical care.
Findings
- The study found various corruption risks in medical assistance, including doctor's referral and registration, citizens' lack of information, and management of complaint mechanisms, among others.
Impact
The report's findings and recommendations were submitted to the Ministry of Health and the Anti-Corruption Council which is chaired by the Prime Minister of Armenia. Most recommendations were accepted and considered in the draft anti-corruption action plan for the health sector.